I think the New Testament is showing an example which is a little more than what we may believe. In
Acts 13:1-3 we see that the Holy Ghost requests that two men be sent out from Antioch, yet these men just didn't leave at the Holy Ghost's behest, but were under subjection to the brethren and were ordained by a laying of hands before they were let go. This is just a small example of Church government in the Body of Christ. We see the Apostle Paul giving instructions for his epistle to be read out loud to the congregation
Col 4:16. The Apostle Paul sending people out with his writings of recommendation
1 Corinthians 16:3. The Apostle Paul reminding the church to remember how he taught them, that they imitate him, hence he sending them his student the Evangelist Timothy
1 Cor 4:17. The Apostle Paul asking and accepting support for himself and his mission
1 Cor 16:6, Phil 4:15. The Apostle Paul warning, disciplining, and chastising his readers to change their conduct behavior
1 Cor 4:14, 1 Cor 5:3, 1 Cor 6:5. Thank the Lord, that Paul didn't have the internet during his time because Demas, and Alexander the Copper-smith might of sued him for 950,000 because of defamation of character.
Also church government was to be followed and imitated as we see in
Hebrews 13:17, and this wasn't anything new, because Jesus told the Judeans that they were to observe their teachers
Matthew 23:2-3, also repeated in
1st John 4:1.
The Apostle Paul told his readers that they were to follow him as he followed Christ. Yes GD the ministry are not lords over God's heritage
1st Peter 5:3, they are called to set an example
1st Timothy 3.
I just think it is a little more than a little bless me club where everyone is sitting cross legged on the floor wearing Birkenstock sandals and singing Kumbaya.
GD, I'm not saying you believe that.
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